Sr. Electrical Design Engineering Manager

About the role

Moog’s Defense Sector, part of the Space and Defense Group (SDG), designs and manufactures control systems and components for applications ranging from precision flight control to critical military positioning systems. The Western New York Defense team is seeking a Sr. Electrical Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical, firmware, and packaging design engineers. This role reports to the Staff Design Engineering Manager and includes approximately 6–10 direct reports, with the Senior Manager also contributing as a key technical member of the design team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 6–10 electrical engineers, fostering growth and collaboration
• Collaborate across multiple engineering and operating groups
• Provide personal development for direct reports by conducting performance reviews, training, mentoring, and monitoring career development
• Assign programs and projects to direct reports in a timely manner and monitor completion within technical, cost, and schedule constraints
• Champion continuous improvement in design and development processes
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to the team
• Act as a key contributor during design reviews, validating adherence to internal standards
• Execute detailed design and analyses for products, including conceptual layout and design, dynamic performance modeling, thermal analysis, and structural analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Firmware, or Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience designing and/or managing or testing electronic control units (ECUs), board assemblies with a focus on high voltage motor controllers
• 3 years of leading technical projects or technical initiatives
• Proven track record managing and leading engineering teams to success
• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience interfacing with customers
• Proficient communication skills, both in writing technical documentation and in public speaking presentations
• Familiarity and working knowledge of key software tools such as Cadence, Teamcenter, and PSpice
• Ability to work onsite in Elma, NY (remote candidates will not be considered)
• The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance
• Anticipated travel up to 5%

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefits
• Professional Skills Development: tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by 12 core values; multiple Employee Resource Groups led by employees, open and welcoming to all

Pay

Buffalo, NY: $100,000.00–$150,000.00 Annually

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.